In a move designed to restore industry confidence in its infrastructure, Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems began merger talks in early- to mid-2024, with Spirit shareholders approving the acquisition by Boeing during a special shareholder meeting on January 31, 2025.
Stakeholders Highlight Unintended Effects of Incoming Import Fees
Although pretty much delayed for the moment, President Donald Trump announced new executive orders that would place a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico as well as a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. These charges could generate a wide range of side effects for the American aviation industry.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), along with officials in the agencies overseeing the search and recovery operations in the Potomac River where the American Eagle CRJ Flight 5342 collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter provided updates on February 1 and 2, 2025.
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